I too have had strained relations with siblings over this disorder. My sisters are alot older than me and we were never really that close. Bipolar must be something that unless you have it, you have no way of understanding what someone with the disorder goes through. right now I am not on any meds and I am bottoming out quickly. Need to find a new PDoc, i really did not get along very well with the last one.
Just wanted you to know that you are not alone with this issue. I once did not speak to my sisters for over a year. it was hard, but when we reconnected it was on a very shallow superficial level, but that works for us, so whatever it takes to get along I guess.
Hope today is a good day for everyone. I always know that I have you guys at healingwell, when I need some understanding.
Gem